2014 Acura MDX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Acura MDX, 6% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First, I have had the vehicle for a little over a year. I have driven to florida and nc without issue. Today will be the 4th time taking my car to the Acura dealership in less than 3 months. Today the car started to kickback when I reach 20mph. Also, at 80mph the car is jerky when I accelerate or decrease and go again. Also when I release the gas, the speed decreases quickly as opposed to gradually. Around 60mph the car tends to have a slight jerk which ive notified Acura but they said I need a wheel alignment which ive done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807376, filed 2015-11, 58,500 miles“This is the fourth incident of unintended engine revving with this vehicle. This fourth incident occurred at 7121 miles. Was in reverse, positioning the vehicle to pull into a parking space. The engine suddenly accelerated while I was in reverse and my foot on the brake pedal. Had to firmly press on the brake pedal to hold the car from running into people and other vehicles behind our vehicle. Shifted into neutral . The engine sounded like one third of full throttle. I pressed on the gas pedal and the engine returned to idle. My wife was with me during this incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597881, filed 2014-06, 2,359 miles“While driving in a main road, smoke started to fill the inside of the car. Pulled over immediately, opened the hood, there was fire that was rapidly expanding. Call 911, by the time they arrived (about 4 to 5 mins), the fire consumed the entire car.”
NHTSA complaint #11384631, filed 2020-12, 97,000 miles“On or about 50,000 miles we noticed the car would surge when driving on a flat level surface about 50 miles an hour. The tachometer will show a pulsing RPM my wife first complaint officially about it when the car head just over 80,000 miles and we were told it was a software issue but it was out of warranty.. This does not seem like it should be expired as it is an issue with the car and should be a relatively easy fix and not have to pay $400 to have it done”
NHTSA complaint #11353514, filed 2020-09“Upon startup the following warning lights come on and remain active: Brake System Problem, Power Steering Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Anti-Lock Break System Problem. Additionally, intermittingly a loud grinding noise can be heard from the button of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11701519, filed 2025-11Related recalls
- 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline…Covers: Acura MDX 2013–2020, Honda Accord 2013–2023, CR-V 2013–2023 +17 more
Related service bulletins
- 10176787Jun 15, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To…
- 10176148May 29, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To…
- 10171749Feb 20, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To…
- 10171189Feb 5, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To…
- 10145032Sep 1, 2018Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10136425Apr 26, 2018Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the…
- 10108907Jun 20, 2017Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10106912Jan 21, 2017Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10086966Oct 4, 2016Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
- 10084259Apr 30, 2016Service bulletin - replace the high pressure fuel pump when the area chirps after the engine is warm.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 23 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 22% |
| 2018 | 51 | 30% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 11% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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